![]() ![]() He stabbed a poisonous stare at Hugh Kendrick. ![]() James wasn’t prepared to risk being killed or maimed because of a moment of madness. ![]() The viscount was an excellent shot and his fencing skill had been likened to that of a professional. James knew that if Alex Blackthorne now got to his feet and challenged him to name his seconds a grovelling apology was his only option. They were the fortunate ones other duellists no longer drew breath following an unsuccessful fight to protect their honour. Several gentlemen no longer patronised this establishment, or any other, because they had fled abroad to escape arrest. The clientele of White’s Club were used to overhearing heated exchanges between its members they were also used to the possible outcome if traded insults escalated and led to a dawn meeting in a misty glade. ![]()
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